Unicorn Enchanted Forest: North America’s Star Nail Artist – Challenge 6 Entries
The top 10 North America’s Star Nail Artist contestants pulled out all the stops for the final challenge of the season: to create a ‘unicorn enchanted forest’ themed nail design. Sponsor brand, Glitterbels, sent competing nailists a huge product bundle, encouraging them to feature sculpted elements (using Glitterbels acrylic and builder gel) and hand-painted details…
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Taurus birthday nails: 20 nail art ideas for the zodiac sign
Taurus season is upon us, lasting from April 19 to May 20, and what better way to celebrate the second zodiac sign than through nail art? Taurus’ symbol is the bull, portraying strength and determination, and offers an ideal way to incorporate the earth sign into nail designs. Check out 20 Taurus-themed manicures shared by…
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How to nail the French tip pedicure
Katie Clark, award-winning nail tech & founder of Katie Barnes Tool Range & Education, answers questions about perfecting the French pedi… How big should the French tips be? A French tip should mimic the natural free edge of the nail. Estimate how long the client will wait between appointments, plus how quickly the nails will…
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30 egg-cellent Easter nail art ideas to try in 2025
Egg-cel at Easter nail artistry and crack clients’ requests with Scratch‘s roundup of super sweet manicure inspiration…
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Hull home nail salon owner: How I prioritise the mental health of clients
Lucy Allman, owner of The Nail Shed, shares about the supportive ethos of her East Yorkshire garden salon… In 2021, Lucy Allman was made redundant and welcomed a second child. It was this change in lifestyle and need for flexibility that inspired her to carve a career in the nail sector. She explains: “I trained…
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Set sail with these 25 nautical nail designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 7 May 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating…
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30 ways to style aura nails: the trend matching your energy & mani
Bring good energy to nails and impact wellness through colour via aura styling. Auras, or energy fields, are said to…
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Nail tech’s maternal mental health struggles: ‘Talking & finding support saved my life’
New Mexico tech, Amberley Robinson, aka The Nail Tattooist, opens up about her maternal mental health experiences… When my first…
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5 ways to support deaf clients in the nail salon
It is estimated that one in three people in the UK have hearing loss, highlighting the importance of making your…
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